Why liberal democracy founder in post-World War One Europe?

1. Why did liberal democracy founder in post-World War One Europe?
2. How did different political regimes (eg. Stalin’s Russia, Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy) respond to the crises of the 1930s?
3. How totalitarian was the ‘Totalitarian state’? Examine in relation to a country of your choice. 4. Was the rise of Fascism inevitable in 1920s Italy?
4. Was the Nazi 'racial state' aiming at a completely novel form of society?
5. Was Franco’s regime fascist?
6. Why did Franco’s regime survive after other European dictatorships were defeated and discredited?
7. Critically analyse how important was the Great Depression in the rise of Fascist dictatorships in Italy, Germany, and Spain.
8. Was Stalin Lenin writ large?
9. What factors influenced developments of democratic regimes after World War Two? Examine in relation to a country of your choice (to be discussed with your tutor).
10. Critically analyse some of the historical factors that have challenged America’s democratic ideals. 11. Why has democratic movement in China been on the decline since the Tiananmen Tragedy?
11. Many observers now argue that the Arab Spring failed. Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer using 2 or 3 case studies.
12. Were trade unions key players in the fight for democracy? Discuss in relation to 1 or 2 countries.
13. Has the internet by-and-large been a force for democratization?

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